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/Sounds like the English word "ate" (same pronunciation)/

Meaning

When someone did something amazing, absolutely crushed it, or exceeded all expectations with their own style. From 'ate that up,' it's Gen Z approval for someone who totally owned the situation beyond any doubt.

Examples

She ate with that outfit, looked spectacular.

The singer ate at the concert, it was flawless.

Regional synonyms

A Costa Rican expression for being out of the loop, missing information that everyone else already knows. "Estás detrás del palo, mae" tells someone they arrived late to reality. Used half-teasing, half-affectionate, depending on how close you are to the person.